RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Military

ALS, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, personal Waldemere letterhead, August 17, 1881. Letter to influential magnate and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt, in

Two items: an ink signature," "Harvey S. Firestone," on an off-white 5 x 3 card; and an ALS signed "Harvey S. Firestone," o...

Son of auto pioneer Henry Ford (1893–1943) who succeeded his father as head of the Ford Motor Company. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Ford Motor Company

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 19, 1936. Letter to David Wetherhorn, in part: "I am sending you a book on amateur telesco...

ANS in pencil, signed “WRH,” one page, 7.5 x 3.5, no date. A handwritten note on a typed question posed to Hearst, "Is it OK to get the valves ...

Collection of six Post-Dispatch business checks, each 8 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer, dated between 1880 and 1882. In ove

Influential French physicist (1775–1836) who pioneered the discovery and understanding of electromagnetism; a unit of electric current was named in hi

French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786–1853). ALS in French, signed “F. Arago,” one page, 8 x 10.25, August 25, 183

French chemist (1748–1822) whose contributions include the analysis of ammonia and prussic acid, and the discovery of the bleaching properties of chlo

ALS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, September 24, 1934. Letter to "M...

Inventor of the Colt revolver and founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862). ALS signed “Sam. Colt,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, handsome Colt'...

Choice unsigned 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Charles Darwin by the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company, showing the revered natura...

ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent, Railway Station letterhead, November 11, 1881. Letter to Julius Frazelle Galbraith, i

LS signed "Ch. Darwin," five pages on three sheets, 5 x 8 (last page slightly smaller), personal letterhead, April 4, 1866. Letter to Rudo...

TLS in German, signed “Diesel,” one page, 8 x 11, personal letterhead, October 25, 1911. A reply to the "Minutes of directors meetings" be...

Signed book: The Double Helix. Later printing. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 226 pages. Signed on the title page in black

Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Autograph p

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, February 24, 1939. Letter to Dr. Joseph Cohn in New York,

French physician and politician (1738–1814) whose name became synonymous with the 'humane' instrument of execution whose use he proposed to ...

British mathematician, astronomer, and inventor (1792–1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering

Handwritten responses by Oppenheimer to a series of four questions from "Whole World Inquiry," one page, 8.25 x 12.25, April 24, 1958. The...

Pioneer of quantum physics (1900–1958) who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1945 after being nominated by Albert Einstein. ALS signed “W. Pauli,

Handwritten notes in French by Pasteur, unsigned, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. In very good to fine condition, with light overall wrinkling and cre

Russian physiologist (1849–1936) best known for his investigation of conditioned reflex through the use of experiments involving salivating dogs. He w

Italian physician, naturalist, and poet (1626-1697). ALS in Italian, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to Italian physician and anat

Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. Westinghouse, Jr.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, February 21, 1893. Contract between the Westinghous

Psychoanalyst and writer (1861–1937) who was the muse of Nietzsche, Rilke, and Freud. ANS in German, signed “L. A. S.,” one page, 4.75 x 4, postmarked

French polymath (1717–1783) known for his contributions in the realms of mathematics, physics, philosophy, and music theory; he served as co-editor of

TLS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 6 x 8.75, personal letterhead, September 10, 1924. Letter to a "Dear Colleague," in part (transla...

Two ALSs in German, signed "Freud," both on personal letterhead, 6 x 8.75, dated 1923. A pair of very moving and intimate letters from Fre...

Unsigned handwritten quotes in French, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, no date. Heidegger pens two quotations from the work of French poet and philosopher Paul

Tremendously influential philosopher (1711–1776) considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. ALS, one page, 7.2

Extremely rare ALS in English, one page, 4.5 x 7, October 1, 1879. Written from 41 Maitland Park Road in London, a letter to Collet Dobson Collet, in

Central figure of modern philosophy (1724–1804) best known for The Critique of Pure Reason. Extremely rare ALS in German, signed “I. Kant,” one page,

French lawyer, man of letters, and political philosopher who lived during the Age of Enlightenment (1689–1755), best known for his theory of the separ

German idealist philosopher (1775–1854) of the Romantic period, who later turned to religious philosophy and mythology, influencing existentialism and

Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788–1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and

Early educator and instructor of the deaf (1742–1822) ALS in French, signed "L'abbe Sicard," one page, 7.25 x 9, no date. Letter to Mr...

TLS signed “God bless you, M Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3.25 prayer slip, October 2, 1991. Written from Calcutta, a letter to Eve

Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765–1846), he served as pope from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opposed democratic a

TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page on the reverse of a 5.75 x 4 postcard showing the cavern below the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec, D

Desirable woodblock-print diploma from the 1975 Polish Festival of Sacrosong, 9 x 13, signed in the center in bold ink, "Karol card. Wojtyla,&q...

Interesting woodblock-print diploma from the 1976 Polish Festival of Sacrosong issued to "Wlodzimierza Piotrowskiego," 9.5 x 13.75, signed...

TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, June 10, 1978. In full (translated): "The V...

Physician and clergyman (1824–1898) who became the second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee and the first vice-chancellor of the University

TLS signed “D. Ben–Gurion,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, The Winthrop Hotel letterhead, May 19, 1942. Brief letter to Jacob Greenberg, in full: "Thank ...

Wonderful glossy 3.5 x 5.5 Rotary Photo postcard of Churchill as a young man, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, "Winston S. Ch...

DS, in Spanish, three pages, 9 x 13, May 12, 1959. Official decree relating to adjusted tariffs and tax benefits for imported automobile parts made du

Influential British statesman (1804–1865) associated with John Bright in the formation of the Anti-Corn Law League; an immensely important figure in c

Disbound printed booklet entitled “The Humble Additional and Explanatory Petition and Advice, of the Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses now assembled in

Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Oliver P.,” one page, 5.75 x 9, [1657]. Left half of a manuscript warrant instructing the commissioners to make a paymen

Impressive DS in Japanese, one page, 23.25 x 17.75, November 10, 1915. Untranslated document in which Emperor Taisho confers the Third Class, Order of

Italian patriot and soldier (1807–1882) best known for leading the attack of the 'Red Shirts' on Sicily in 1860. LS in Italian, signed “G. G...

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Sharp 2.25 x 4 carte-de

Partly-printed DS in Spanish, signed “Che,” one page, 15.75 x 12, September 1962. Cuban Ministry of Industry "Mencion de Honor" certificat...

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 half-length photo of Trotsky posing outside, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue fountain pen, "To my Gen...

British politician (1759–1806) who served as Prime Minister from 1783 to 1801 and 1804 to 1806. ALS signed “W. Pitt,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, J

Queen consort of France and Navarre (1601–1666) known for her difficult marital relations with her husband Louis XIII, and her closeness to her son Lo

Partial partly-printed vellum DS, in Cyrillic, one page, 18.75 x 7.5, 1768. The lower portion of a larger document, retaining its beautiful crisply em

Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (1765–1815) ascended the ranks of British society to bec

DS, signed “George R. I.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, January 1, 1921. A letter of state to the president of France, in part: “We have

Partly-printed DS, signed “Albert,” one page, 13 x 10.75, July 26, 1930. A "Teacher's Diploma with Distinction" issued by the Royal Ma...

King of Spain and Portugal from 1598 until his death in 1621. Untranslated manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July

Mistress and second wife of Louis XIV (1635–1719). ALS in French, signed “Maintenon,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9, August 6, 1712. Letter to Madame

Christmas card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.5 x 7.25 open, fea

ALS signed “Diana,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 3.75, personal letterhead, no date but circa October 1988. Letter to "Janet," in full: &qu...

Handmade Valentine's Day card by Jack and Jill of England featuring a wooden bear on the front, 4 x 6, signed and inscribed inside in bold black...

Handsome 1954 royal Christmas and New Year's card with a gilt-embossed crown on the front, measuring 16 x 7 open, featuring a printed image of Q...

Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 until her death, whose brutal persecution of Protestants earned her the nickname 'Bloody Mary' (1516–...

Signed book: Meditations on Death and Eternity. London: Emily Faithfull & Co., 1862. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 385 pages. Signed and inscribed on ...

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings' proved to...

German naturalist and explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man's ...

Finnish and Swedish geologist, geographer, and polar explorer (1869–1928). Unsigned pencil sketch by Nordenskjold from Norse mythology of a classic V

Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,'...

Sought-after ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, February 19, 1848. Letter to "Mrs. Montgomery Sharpe of New York," in part: "By reque...

War-dated LS in Spanish, signed “A. S. de St'a Anna,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Secretaria Particular del Presidente de la Republica letterhead, A...

New York mobster, born Giuseppe Antonio Doto (1902–1971), who was influential in the rise of the modern Cosa Nostra. The National City Bank of New Yor

Vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 11 half-length portrait of Hoover in a handsome and youthful pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Dr. Cha...

Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed the notorious ‘enforcement’ syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged in the early 1930s as succes

Son of the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (1846-1923) who himself headed the company following his father's death. TLS signe...

Group of four small enameled boxes honoring American history, including: a circular Bilston enamel trinket box by Cartier celebrating the bicentenary

Vintage ink signature, "Love to all yours, affectionately, Susan B. Anthony,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 slip. In very good condition, with a tea...

Vintage ink signature, "John Jacob Astor,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.25 slip. In very good condition, with moderate staining and soiling.

Commemorative cover honoring Margaret Thatcher, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by seven prime ministers: Alec Douglas-Home, Edward Heath, Harold Wil

Group of five glossy and semi-glossy photos, ranging in size from 4 x 5 to 6 x 8, each signed in ink or felt tip by a former British Prime Minister, i

American romantic poet, journalist, (1794–1878) who served as the longtime editor of the New York Evening Post. ALS signed “W. C. Bryant,” one page, 5

Collection of six items, each signed by a notable financier or businessman, including: John Jacob Astor III (ANS), Malcolm Forbes (2; SP and TLS), Dav

TLS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, Bar Building letterhead, March 2, 1932. Short letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in full: &qu...

ALS signed “Benjamin N. Cardozo,” two pages, 5 x 7.75, July 3, 1933. Letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in part: "Thanks for the book, which will...

LS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, May 22, 1840. Letter to W. W. Wonley, written from the Senate Chamber to introduce the journalist and traveler

Color 11 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of the Dalai Lama with his hands pressed together in prayer, signed in Tibetan in black felt tip. In fine cond

Vice president under Calvin Coolidge (1865–1951) and co-winner of the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize for the Dawes Plan for World War I reparations. Vintage m

TLS signed “Geo. Eastman,” one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Eastman Kodak Company letterhead, January 23, 1914. Letter to E. R. L. Gould, in full: "I have...

Ink signature, "George Eastman, Rochester,” on an off-white 7.5 x 3.5 sheet dated July 31, 1929. Also signed by Samuel Wesley Stratton, the pre...

Last empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III (1826–1920). LS in French, one page both sides, 5 x 8, black-bordered

American industrialist (1819–1892) who financed the first permanently operational transatlantic telegraph cable. LS signed “Cyrus W. Fields,” one page

Group of five semi-glossy photos, mostly cardstock, each approximately 4 x 5.75, each signed in ink or felt tip by a German chancellor, including: Ang

Assemblage of eight glossy and semi-glossy photos, 4 x 5.75 and 5.75 x 4, each signed in ink or felt tip by a German president, including: Richard von

Three items: a felt tip signature, "Jane Goodall," on the reverse of a glossy postcard, with the signed side bearing an affixed photo of G...

ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, United States Senate Chamber letterhead, March 5, 1872. Letter to "Hon. N. Webb, Portland, ...